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Patent Law Research Guide

Loyola Patent Interview Program (PLIP) Topics

Writing samples for the Loyola Patent Law Interview Program (PLIP):

  • 3-5 pages.
  • Bluebook citations
  • Something practical and useful for attorney knowledge, or that could be sent to a client.
  • Use something you wrote for an employer during summer clerkship or externship, if possible.
  • Any IP topic will work, not just patents.
  • Looking for a Topic? Start with IP Watchdog, Bloomberg IP News(Go on the VPN to access off campus) or some of the other current awareness sources below.

Blogs & Online News

Current Awareness

Law Reviews and Journals

Websites